The Moon Run 5k
- Date Sun 7th December 2025
- Time 5:30PM EST
- Location Knoxville, Tennessee
- Price $32.80 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at The Moon Run 5k, taking place on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the scenic Victor Ashe Park in Knoxville, Knox. This exciting event supports the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, aimed at promoting global missions. Participants can choose between a thrilling 5k race and a family-friendly 1-mile fun run/walk, both illuminated by the enchanting light of the moon.
The festivities kick off with packet pickup at 4:30 PM, followed by the race start at 5:30 PM. The 5k course offers a vibrant out-and-back route that winds along the greenway and frisbee golf course, while the 1-mile fun run circles around the soccer fields, ensuring a delightful experience for all ages. Remember to bring your headlamps, flashlights, and glow sticks to light up the night! With age divisions for the 5k race, this event promises awards for every level of runner, from kids to seniors. Don’t miss out on this spectacular evening of community, fitness, and fun!
The festivities kick off with packet pickup at 4:30 PM, followed by the race start at 5:30 PM. The 5k course offers a vibrant out-and-back route that winds along the greenway and frisbee golf course, while the 1-mile fun run circles around the soccer fields, ensuring a delightful experience for all ages. Remember to bring your headlamps, flashlights, and glow sticks to light up the night! With age divisions for the 5k race, this event promises awards for every level of runner, from kids to seniors. Don’t miss out on this spectacular evening of community, fitness, and fun!
Organiser's Description
Join Wallace Memorial Church at Victor Ashe Park on Sunday, December 7, 2025 to help raise support for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering which will be used to support global missions.
The 5k race and 1mile fun run/walk will be held at Victor Ashe Park by the light of the Moon. Head lamps, flashlights, glow sticks and night time running gear is encouraged. Let's light up the greenways!
Packet Pickup will begin Sunday, December 7th at 4:30pm at the Victor Ashe pavilion and the race will start at 5:30pm.
The courses start and finish at the Victor Ashe Pavilion. The 5k race course is an out and back on the greenway, running along the frisbee golf course, connecting to the cross walk to the Northwest Middle School Greenway, looping around the lower loop and coming back. Finish Line is in front of the pavilion. The 1 mile course goes almost completely around the Victor Ashe Soccer Fields and then turns around and comes back to the start finish line area in front of the pavilion.
Anyone registering after November 10, 2025 will receive shirts while supplies last. The shirt order will be placed on November 11 and when the shirts run out in the RunSignUp system, there will be no more shirts.
5K Race Award Divisions are planned for Ages 10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & up.
The 5k race and 1mile fun run/walk will be held at Victor Ashe Park by the light of the Moon. Head lamps, flashlights, glow sticks and night time running gear is encouraged. Let's light up the greenways!
Packet Pickup will begin Sunday, December 7th at 4:30pm at the Victor Ashe pavilion and the race will start at 5:30pm.
The courses start and finish at the Victor Ashe Pavilion. The 5k race course is an out and back on the greenway, running along the frisbee golf course, connecting to the cross walk to the Northwest Middle School Greenway, looping around the lower loop and coming back. Finish Line is in front of the pavilion. The 1 mile course goes almost completely around the Victor Ashe Soccer Fields and then turns around and comes back to the start finish line area in front of the pavilion.
Anyone registering after November 10, 2025 will receive shirts while supplies last. The shirt order will be placed on November 11 and when the shirts run out in the RunSignUp system, there will be no more shirts.
5K Race Award Divisions are planned for Ages 10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & up.
Races
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5k Race Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th December 2025 (5:30PM EST)
$38.10
This timed race will start and finish at the pavilion at Victor Ashe Park and run on the paved greenways through the frisbee golf course to the lower loop of the Northwest Middle School greenway and back. Course is approximately 3.1miles and is non-certified. This race will have overall and age group awards. -
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th December 2025 (5:30PM EST)
$32.80
This non-timed course will be a partial lap and back on the paved greenway around the soccer fields at Victor Ashe Park. This course is approximately 1 mile and is non certified. This fun run/walk will not be timed and will not have awards.
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